People of different political stripes frequently argue about the best ways to attack child poverty. More carrots? More sticks? Here’s a fact, however, that’s beyond dispute: Research shows that the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is the one of the most effective tools at our disposal for lifting children out of poverty. The [Continue Reading...]

North Carolina policymakers and the media are increasingly focused on high school graduation and drop-out rates as bellwether indicators for the health of the state’s education system and the future of its student population. The causes of and potential solutions for high school drop-out have become arguably the most-discussed education topics in the state. [Continue Reading...]

In these times of financial uncertainty, our government has taken unprecedented steps to stabilize our economy. But lost amidst all the political disputes over a bailout plan for Wall Street is the fact that our country’s greatest assets, our children, are being forgotten. Where’s the bailout for them? [Continue Reading...]